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Lake Madison, SD
Census-designated place in Lake County, South Dakota.
Population
936
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
198
ZIP codes
0
Lake Madison and its ZIP codes
Lake Madison at a glance
- Lake Madison is about 17 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $129,191 a year, 72% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,800 (86% above South Dakota) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Lake Madison, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Madison, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,191
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$477,800
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
49.3%
Median age
63.2
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (358), Norwegian Americans (156), Irish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Lake Madison.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,153
5,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
How people get to work
Lake Madison, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home32.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Madison, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
139
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Madison, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Lake Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WentworthVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Brant LakeCity | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MadisonCity | 6.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| ColmanCity | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ColtonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NundaTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| RamonaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| TrentTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Madison, SD in?
- Lake Madison is in Lake County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Lake Madison, SD?
- About 936 people live in Lake Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Madison?
- Nearby places include Wentworth (3.8 mi), Brant Lake (4 mi), Brant Lake South (4.7 mi), Chester (5.8 mi), Madison (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023